Chaparral: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Chaparral. Las Cruces High is the largest at 1,787 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 14,139 students.
- ~587 residents per school (vs New Mexico ~207).
K-12 Schools
31 K-12 schools serving the area — about 587 residents per school. 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (31)
| School Districts · Districts | GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, NM CORRECTIONS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,524 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 104 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,524 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Western Technical College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Western Technical College |
| Nearest College · City | El Paso |
| Nearest College · Phone | 9,155,669,621 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | RICHARD BURGES REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 9,152,120,317 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 9600 DYER ST, EL PASO TX 79924 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 15.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12